Beachfront Hotel La Palapa - Adults Only

Hotels
9.2 (805 reviews)
Avenida Morelos 231B , Holbox Island , mx

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Tour desk
Massage services
Board games/puzzles
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Service inconsistencies

Categories

Cleanliness
8.13
There were mentions of a dirty room and issues with towels infested with insects.
Service
9.6
Positive comments about the staff, notably a friendly server, but some complaints about a rude receptionist.
Location
10
Consistently praised for its excellent location near restaurants and the beach.
Room Quality
8.64
Generally comfortable but with noise issues and some cleanliness concerns.
Amenities
9.39
Good amenities mentioned such as free water refills and breakfast options.
Value for Money
8.62
Some complaints about overcharging and fluctuating prices, affecting perceived value.
Food and Beverage
9.58
Food quality praised, especially breakfast and restaurant options.
Overall Experience
9.63
Overall enjoyment despite some service issues and minor complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-27 04:00

Property Description

Rustic-Style Beachfront Retreat

Charming Decor and Sea Views
Indulge in the bright and light-colored rooms at Beachfront Hotel La Palapa, each equipped with air conditioning and sea-shell adorned faucets. Most rooms offer stunning sea views, providing a serene backdrop for your stay.

Abundant Amenities and Activities
Explore the garden and terrace, relax in the games room, or plan adventures with the tour desk. Enjoy free parking and engage in activities like cycling, horse riding, and fishing. The hotel ensures a memorable stay with a range of facilities to cater to all guests.

Unforgettable Journey to Paradise
Embark on a scenic 3-hour journey from Cancun to Holbox Island, culminating in a ferry ride from Chiquilá. Your beachfront escape awaits at Beachfront Hotel La Palapa.

Important information:

The rates include environmental healing tax.
If a refund applies, it will be made within 120 days after the cancellation date.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
If you require an invoice when booking a prepaid rate, write this and your company details in the Special Requests box.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: CUN

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 805 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.13
Service: 9.6
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.64
Amenities: 9.39
Value for Money: 8.62
Food and Beverage: 9.58
Overall Experience: 9.63
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Moussa couple fr
9
Pros:

Expérience unique et vue magnifique depuis notre chambre vue mer avec un hamac dans la chambre. Très reposant avec le bruit des vagues.

Emplacement idéal au calme proche du centre, des plages, commerces..etc

Excellent Petit déjeuner avec du jus frais; mention spéciale pour le jus fruits de passion.

Cons:

On n'a pas eu de chance et il y avait une tempête la nuit avec un vent fort; isolation fenêtre à améliorer car ça souffle très fort la nuit.

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Carlos couple pt
1
Desilusão e falta de serviço
Pros:

Infelizmente a experiencia não correu bem. Não ficamos alojados neste hotel, e por isso, não podemos apontar nada de positivo. Mudamos de hotel durante o processo de check in, por terem tido uma atitude desleal.

Cons:

Infelizmente a experiencia não correu bem. Não ficamos alojados neste hotel, pois no dia do check in quiseram cobrar +100$ do que o valor inicialmente definido.
Na reserva o valor sempre foi apresentado em dolares e era nessa moeda que queriamos pagar. Mas o alojamento disse que so aceitava pagamentos em cartão, na moeda local. Se fosse em dolares teria que ser em dinheiro vivo.
Achamos a pratica desleal.
Disseram que se quisessemos reclamar para fazer diretamente com booking.
Não sentimos muito apoio da parte do staff.
Nestas situações é que se v|ê a qualidade serviço a cliente.
Depois de uma viagem longa, faria todo o sentido que tivesse existido outro tipo de procedimento.
Mas não se importaram e convidarem a cancelar a estadia...

Optamos por não ficar alojados alí. Mudamos para outro hotel.

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Marianna extended_group us
7
Nice location. Small beachfront. Good breakfast. Friendly staff.
Pros:

The property is clean and well maintained. The beach front is quite small but there are palapas for shade and chaises. The coast line is covered in seaweed/sargassum and the effort is made everyday to rake up the area for guests. The complimentary breakfast is quite good and a special shout-out to Geraldo, who was always pleasant and friendly.

Cons:

The arrangements made through the hotel for our transfer from the Cancun airport to the hotel were a “NO show” and our many calls to the hotel were never answered leaving us with no option but to hire a cab for the 2.5 hours to the ferry where we also had to purchase our own tickets, then walk to the hotel. Dissatisfied with that but our return from the hotel arranged transfer went smoothly.

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Dennis solo_traveller us
10
2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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LP couple fr
2
Nul
Pros:

L emplacement

Cons:

On est tombé malade pas vraiment d assistance

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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Michal solo_traveller il
10
2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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Juan Pedro couple es
7
Pros:

Está en primera línea de playa

Cons:

Las habitaciones

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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Agnès couple fr
7
Très beaux cadre, mais le prix à l’arrivée fut beaucoup plus cher qu’indiquer sur notre réservation
Pros:

L emplacement, la literie, le cadre, les repas du bar de la plage et la vue sur la mer.

Cons:

Pas de bouteille d’eau fournis, très bruyant, d’ailleurs des bouchons d’oreilles sont fournis dans votre chambre… La plus mauvaise surprise a été de payer à l’arrivée plus de 100€ de plus que le prix indiqué en nous disant que entre le jour de la réservation et le jour d’arrivée le taux n’était plus le même, sans que ça nous est été signalé à aucun moment, nous comprenons mieux pourquoi c’est le seul hôtel qu’on ne peut pas payer à l’avance !!

2026-01-25 via Nuitee
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marie noelle couple fr
9
Hotel magnifique
Pros:

Chambre très confortables et cadre magnifique

Cons:

Des surprises par rapport au prix de la chambre… fluctuations en fonction du dollar !

2026-01-24 via Nuitee
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SYLVIE extended_group fr
5
Bel emplacement mais vous pouvez trouver mieux en rapport qualité prix au vu de la surfacturation
Pros:

L’emplacement et la propreté de l’établissement.
La gentillesse et le professionnalisme de jerardo le serveur du matin au petit déjeuner qui était la seule personne agréable et sympathique dans l’établissement.

Cons:

L’accueil a l’arrivée était médiocre , MR Brian le réceptionniste a été très désagréable et voulait absolument que je règle en liquide en pesos mexicain , je lui ai dit que sur leur mail il était bien indiqué que l’établissement acceptait la carte de crédit, ce qui ne lui as pas plus .
De plus j’ai été surfacturee de 200€ versus ma réservation initiale booking donc seconde déconvenue et pour finir notre transfert vers l’aéroport avait été planifié pour 14h et ce cher monsieur Brian sans m’en avoir informé l’as modifié pour 15h alors qu’il était bien inscrit dans leur affichage du lobby pour 14h , nous avons donc dû voir avec la réceptionniste Ruby présente ce jour
là pour qu’elle appelle un taxi en catastrophe et réorganise notre transfert à l’heure où nous aurions dû être pris en charge bref ….
Une expérience client déplorable sans parler de la qualité de service et du manque de considération envers les clients.

2026-01-23 via Nuitee
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Mélanie solo_traveller ca
7
2026-01-22 via Nuitee
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Letizia couple it
7
Qualcosa da rivedere
Pros:

Quello che mi è piaciuto è la posizione centrale dell’hotel e la vista della camera.

Cons:

La camera era un po’ sporca e in bagno c’erano tantissime fessure dalle quali entravano infiniti moscerini. Gli asciugamani del viso erano invasi.
Il personale non proprio gentilissimo. Mi stavano facendo pagare tutto il soggiorno un’altra volta quando metà me l’avevano già scalato quando ho fatto la prenotazione.
Ci siamo affidati alla struttura di fianco perché lì era impossibile fare il bagno e tantomeno sedersi sulle sdraio.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Fabiana extended_group ar
7
Pros:

Para lo que cobran le falta mantenimiento.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Paul couple de
8
Pros:

Great location, free water refill, good breakfast, nice staff

Cons:

Room was a bit noisy due to super simple windows and doors (ground floor), which makes the price / value a bit off.
Furthermore you couldn’t really use the hotel beach when the tide was high (maybe a seasonal thing)

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Elin couple se
9
Pros:

Fint hotell vid havet. Bra läge. Notera dock att solen kommer bakifrån hotellet vilket gör att det ofta är skugga från träden vid solstolarna på hotellet. Om man vill ha sol hela dagen får man gå lite längre bort på stranden. Bra frukost.

Cons:

Belysningen i rummet kunde varit bättre, det fanns ingen mysig belysning eller sänglampa, endast starka taklampor.

2026-01-18 via Nuitee
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Elizabeth couple gb
8
Quaint beachside hotel
Pros:

A lovely beachside hotel in the heart of the town. Clean and comfortable room with a beautiful view. The breakfast was great with tasty choices from a menu.

Cons:

The beach is very small and doesn’t get much sun on it (in January anyway but maybe it’s different in summer) As it was a very windy week we spent more time on the other side the island where it was sheltered and sunny. Not the hotels fault but something to bear in mind.

2026-01-18 via Nuitee
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Lea extended_group at
10
Pros:

Die Lage des Hotels ist wunderbar, viele Restaurants und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten in direkter Nähe. Das Restaurant hat uns auch sehr überzeugt.

Cons:

In einem von unseren beiden Zimmern hat es im Bad unangenehm gerochen.

2026-01-14 via Nuitee
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Martina solo_traveller at
10
Sofort wieder!
Pros:

Das Zimmer war einfach toll, sauber und sehr schön. Die Lage ein Traum, direkt am Meer mit privaten Strand inkl. Gratisliegen. Das Frühstück war aussergewöhnlich lecker und liebevoll zubereitet. Das Personal war sehr freundlich.

2026-01-12 via Nuitee
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Marcela solo_traveller co
10
Maravilloso hotel en un paraíso
Pros:

Excelente ubicación y deliciosa la comida del restaurante.

Cons:

Todo excelente

2026-01-10 via Nuitee
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Peter couple se
8
Servicevänligt med god mat vid stranden
Pros:

Frukosten var smakfull i en fin miljö på stranden

2026-01-10 via Nuitee